On many of GM’s larger trucks there was an optional Z55 suspension package available. Autoride is GM's trademark name for their automatic load-leveling suspension and computer controlled shock system. The Autoride system provides for a great ride, but when the system fails it can leave a big hole in your pocketbook. BuyAutoParts.com offers brand-new passive…
Read moreChevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues
Because of today’s stricter fuel economy and emissions standards, more mainstream vehicles are turbocharged. As this technology trickles down to economy cars, turbo failure becomes more common, since more vehicles are equipped with turbos and many of them are “everyday” economy and family cars which usually get driven more than the sports and luxury cars…
Read moreWhat is Magnetic Ride Control?
Magnetic Ride Control, trademarked and frequently referred to as MagneRide, is an electronic suspension system developed by Delphi. It was first available on the 2002 Cadillac Seville STS, and soon made its way to other General Motors vehicles, making its mainstream debut on 2015 and newer Chevy and GMC full-size pickups and SUVs. The system…
Read moreHow to Replace Your Autoride Shocks the Right Way
The Autoride suspension available on most full-size 2000-2014 General Motors Full-Size SUVs (RPO Code Z55) is a complex, and often misunderstood system. Autoride was available on most Chevy Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon (including XL and Denali), Cadillac Escalade (including ESV and EXT) and Chevy Avalanche. There are two separate aspects to it; air suspension,…
Read moreHow to Identify Your Duramax Diesel Engine Code
For the 2001 model year, General Motors finally replaced the Detroit Diesel 6.2L and 6.5L turbodiesel V8’s they had been using for 20 years, with a new 6.6L V8 developed in-house with Isuzu’s heavy truck division. The new engine was much more powerful than before, being developed from the beginning for turbocharging, and using Bosch…
Read moreNeed a new AC compressor for your 1999-2002 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra? Read this first!
On 7th-generation (GMT800 chassis, 1999-2006) GM full-size pickup trucks, the AC system is a common failure point. In particular, if your truck is a 1999-2002 model with a gas V8, there are two different versions of the compressor; one made by Denso, and one made by Delphi. If you do not double-check which version you…
Read more2003-2014 Chevy/GMC Truck & SUV AC Compressor Failure
If your part of the country is hot even just a few days out of the year, you already know how important the AC system is when you’re driving. Driving around town in stop-and-go traffic won’t give you enough cooling breeze even with the windows down and a long commute in the heat can leave…
Read moreJaw Dropping Automotive Dealership Sales Numbers in the U.S.A
Recently we posted a question on our Facebook page asking which car brand sold the most vehicles in 2013 in the United States. According to numbers from the AIADA (American International Automobile Dealers Association), Ford was once again the car brand which sold the most cars in 2013. Does this come as a surprise to…
Read moreBlast From The Past: Chevrolet Monza
Every once in a while, I come across extinct car models I had never heard of before. When I do, I like to do a Google search to see what they looked like and most of the time I am not impressed. This makes sense; there is a reason why these models aren’t around anymore!…
Read moreBMW Unveils Tesla Competitor
Following the lead of the entrepreneurial and innovative Tesla, BMW, the German luxury car maker, unveiled its first mass produced electric vehicle this past Monday. In all honesty, the BMW i3 is nowhere close to Tesla in terms of luxury design. The i3 in my opinion is not very good looking, no offense BMW. But…
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